DA seeks private sector support for modernization policies, programs

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking private sector support for the formulation of national policies and programs that would fast-track the modernization of agriculture to increase food production and ensure food security.

Agricultur…

Cua: PBBM admin ready to give assistance to HIV patients

MANILA: Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson Junie Cua on Thursday urged Filipinos infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) not to hesitate to seek treatment as the government, including the PCSO, is ready to provide th…

Lone bidder submits docs for May 2025 polls automation project

MANILA: A sole bidder submitted its bid documents for the Full Automation System with Transparency Audit/Count (FASTrAC) project of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the Joint Venture of Miru Systems…

‘Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan’ to showcase Iloilo’s rich culture

MANILA: The ‘Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan’ will showcase the rich culture of the Iloilo province when it hosts the 2024 Dinagyang Festival in January.

‘For us, this is an opportunity to showcase the culture of the province, which is also the culture of…

DFA brings ‘passport on wheels’ to Antique

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) brings its passport on wheels (POW) to Antique on Dec. 13 to 15 to provide a venue for Antiqueños to apply or renew their travel document.

“The Antiqueños will be enjoying the DFA POW program, which is …

Emergency fund to help rebuild Israeli border farms

JERUSALEM: An Israeli agricultural non-governmental organization has launched a USD50 million emergency fund to rebuild farming communities near the Gaza border badly damaged in the Oct. 7 massacre.

The ‘ReGrow Israel’ initiative will go towards repl…

Over 2K cops to secure holidays in E. Visayas

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying at least 2,065 policemen in six provinces and two cities in Eastern Visayas to secure churches and other public places this holiday season.

The deployment is part of the PNP’s “Ligtas Paskuhan…